4.2. Module pre-installation steps
Check the module to ensure that there is no sign of damage or tampering:
• Check the epoxy resin security coating or metal lid of the module for obvious signs
of damage.
• If you intend to install the module with an external smart card reader, check the
cable for signs of tampering. If evidence of tampering is present, do not use and
request a new cable.
• Check that the two jumper switches are in the required positions.
• The physical mode switch must be set to Operational (
O
) to be able to use the
remote mode switch override to change the mode. To use the Remote
Administration feature to be able to change the mode of the module remotely,
ensure that the jumper switch (
E
) is in the off position and the physical mode switch
(
C
) is set to Operational (
O
).
The default factory setting of the jumper DIP switch
E
is
Off
. This enables remote MOI
switching. Factory shipping nShield Solo HSMs loaded with firmware 2.61.2 or greater will
support remote MOI switching by default. Customers who expressly do not want to
enable the remote MOI switching capability must switch jump switch
E
to the
On
position.
4.3. Fitting a module bracket
Before installing an nShield Solo in a low height card slot, you must replace the standard
full height bracket with the low profile bracket supplied with the module.
Before installing an nShield Solo XC in a PCI-Express card slot, you may have to replace
the bracket depending on the height of the slot. Both full height and low profile brackets
are supplied with the module.
Do not touch the nShield Solo or nShield Solo XC connector pins, or the exposed area of
the module without taking ESD precautions.
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